The Best Bikes for Kids in the UK
Published on 7th June 2024 by Tessa Robinson
Interested in buying your child a new bike? We have put together an article all about “Best Bikes for Kids in the UK” for you to enjoy.
Hornit – Best Bikes for Kids
Hornit’s bikes not only look great but they have been designed to make riding as smooth, safe and as low maintenance as possible.
Hornit is a British brand based in Exeter, Devon. Well known for its range of innovative cycle accessories & helmets, Hornit launched its beautiful balance bike, the AIRO 12”, in autumn 2020. Suitable for an inside leg of 30-46cm, it’s incredibly lightweight, durable magnesium alloy frame combined with its stylish good looks means it has already won several accolades including Loved by Children ‘Best Ride On’ and ‘Best Sports Toy’, Made for Mums and Cycle Sprog ‘Best Balance Bike 2021’. More recently they have launched the bigger AIRO 14” with brake that’s perfect for older, taller beginner riders or kids who have outgrown their first balance bike and need a bigger one. This one is suitable for an inside leg of 40-53cm.
Hot on the heels of the success of the AIRO, Hornit have now turned their attention to pedal bikes. Their HERO range is made from high quality 6061 aluminium making them as lightweight as the leading competitors, but with unique child friendly geometry, including longer crank lengths which makes for less pedalling and a faster cruising speed. You’ll also be glad to hear that Hornit bikes are low maintenance and super hard wearing. The Gates carbon belt drives mean no more oily chains and the 20” and 24” bikes feature 3-speed Shimano internal gear hubs rather than the external gears used by other brands.
Why does this matter? With external hubs there is a high chance that the rider will damage the derailleur over time and that it will need regular adjusting and oiling to avoid rattle and rust. Hornit HERO’s internal Shimano hubs should last forever and require zero maintenance. In addition, Hornit’s bikes come with a lifetime warranty on the frames and forks.
In order to provide customers with the very best components at the lowest prices, Hornit bikes are available at hornit.com. The AIRO balance bike range is available to purchase immediately. Prices start at £139.
Forme Bikes – Best Bikes for Kids
Who are they?
Forme Bikes are a British brand based in Derbyshire, as you may have gathered from their model names!
As the UK’s fastest growing and largest British bicycle range, Forme supply over 300 specialist bicycle shops across the UK and Ireland and also work very closely with the UK’s largest specialist junior bike subscription service, thebikeclub.co.uk as their primary supplier.
Their range consists of almost all bicycle categories (MTB, City, Hybrid, Road, Gravel, Ebike, Junior) ranging from £100 balance bikes to £6000 Full suspension Bosch electric bikes.
Despite Forme being a relatively new brand, established in 2010 although fully re-launched in 2019, you may already be aware of Forme Bikes before as they provide Center Parcs with tens of thousands of custom hire bicycles.
More than just a bike brand.
Forme focus heavily on the junior bike category. Building on their experience as both parents and bike riders Forme are involved as Coaches in their local British Cycling Go-Ride Club helping them to make the very best junior bikes in their category with real world findings.
Forme Bikes provide a limited lifetime guarantee to the first owner of their bicycles as well as the lightest weight products within their class.
Their junior bikes offer bicycles for all ages, categories and abilities. Some examples are:
- Cubley – Lightweight all round hybrid bikes, easy to handle first pedal bikes from 14” to 18”.
- Kinder – Lightweight all round hybrid bikes, with 8 gears ranging from 20” to 26”.
- Calver – From multi-route adventures to racing in a local Cyclo Cross league or Triathlon race built on a super compact frame with adult sized 700c wheels.
- Hartington – Sophisticated and fashion focused vintage bikes from balance bike to 24”.
- Curbar – Premium Hardtail Mountain bikes from size 24” upwards.
- Black Rocks FS Junior – Full suspension kids bikes built for trail rippers in size 24” and 26”.
https://www.moorelarge.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=forme+bikes
The Bike Club – Best Bike Subscription Service
The Bike Club is the UK’s number 1 kids bike subscription service. Starting from as little as £3.50 per month, members can choose from a wide range of high quality, lightweight bikes from the top brands including Frog, Forme and Squish. When your child grows out of it, you simply send the bike back and then the next size up is conveniently delivered to your door.
Their 26,000 members can choose from either a new bike or a preloved bike. The latter has already been on some adventures with another family. Upon its return, it is refurbished and goes through a 30-point safety check before going out to another family to make more wonderful memories. Whether you’re looking for a balance bike, a first pedal or a bike for a more experienced rider, they have a fantastic range of options to suit your needs.
Website – www.thebikeclub.co.uk
Facebook – @thebikeclub
Instagram – @jointhebikeclub
Frog Bikes – Best Bikes for Kids
Frog Bikes is a leading manufacturer of award-winning lightweight kids’ bikes. Designed following ground-breaking research from Brunel University’s sports scientists and built using bespoke componentry, our premium bikes accommodate the specific needs & anatomies of children.
The ergonomic range comprises balance, first pedal, hybrid, road, MTB & track bikes, for all ages, abilities, and disciplines, made in Great Britain and enjoyed by millions of children across the globe.
As a brand that cares about the planet, we are continually working to integrate sustainability into each aspect of the business and ensure our bikes are designed forlongevity so they can be enjoyed by more than a single owner.
We collaborate with like-minded renowned brands to bring you amazing designs and products, including Team Sky, Tour de France, USA Cycling and Muc-Off.
Our bikes are designed and built in Great Britain and can now be purchased in over 50 countries through independent bikes stores.
www.frogbikes.co.uk/bikes
Woom Bikes – Super Lightweight Bikes For Kids
Woom Bikes are designed in Austria and are some of the lightest children’s bikes available. With their distinctive design, child appropriate, high quality components and obsessive attention to detail, woom Bikes make a great choice to help your kids progress in their cycling journey.
From the super lightweight woom 1 balance bike (it weighs under 3kg) to the woom UP 6 kids’ e-mountain bike, the range of bikes has been created with the intent of making cycling as much fun as possible. Being incredibly light, combined with an upright ride and a low centre of gravity makes all the woom bikes much easier to ride compared to many other kids’ bikes on the market.
Along with the bikes, woom also have a wide range of well-designed, eye-catching accessories – from cleverly designed kickstands to shorter, child-friendly bike locks and easy to use pumps.
Like many lightweight bikes, woom are a bit more expensive than some of the heavier alternatives. However, buying a woom bike is an investment. The quality means it will happily serve the needs of younger siblings (or friends and relations) for many years when passed down. Once you’ve finished with it, the bike will also hold its value in the second-hand market.
See the woom range here
Vuly Classic 20″ Bike
Vuly is a world-renowned manufacturer of kids play equipment, including kids’ bikes!
The 20″ Classic bike is one of the best kids bikes on the market. It’s aesthetic design, quality build and advanced gear system make it stand out from the competition. Our bikes are designed to be durable, easy to ride and include a number of features to make riding enjoyable no matter the trail. These include soft compound grips, ergonomic saddles and high traction wheels. This bike is designed for both boys and girls, and comes in a range of different colours including black, orange, cyan and pink.
Website – https://www.vulyplay.com/en-AU/bikes/kids
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Vuly/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/vulyplay/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/vulyplay
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